Fall Writing Workshops for Women

Information provided by Portland Women Writers.

Greetings Portland Writers,
We hope the summer is treating you well and shedding some new light on your creativity. Portland Women Writers has an array of offerings to spark your self-expression this autumn. We hope you’ll join us for a workshop and help us continue to build a strong community of women writers. As always, our workshops are open to writers of all levels and genres. Our weekly groups are a great way to inspire your authentic voice, with imaginative writing exercises and opportunities to receive positive feedback about your work. Afternoon sessions take you deeper into specific topics and formats designed to cultivate your craft and artistry. Sign up soon to reserve your spot. Here’s what’s happening:

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS
Fall Wednesday Writing with Rhea
5 sessions, September 3-October 1
Two times to choose from: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon (location TBA) or Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. in SE Portland
Cost: $80
Contact: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-234-8996

Fall Thursday Evening Writing with Jennifer
5 Sessions, September 18-October 16
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: (TBA)
Cost: $90
Contact: jennifer_springsteen@msn.com or 503-890-3127

Fall Friday Morning Writing with Dawn
8 sessions, September 12-October 31
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: NE Portland
Cost: $152.00
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-654-1200

ONE-DAY EVENTS
Sacred Story Writing with Dawn
Each of us is the author of our own life. However, many of the stories we tell over and over keep us from happiness and from realizing our full potential. In the sacred space of this workshop and on the cusp of the autumnal equinox, we'll take time to close our eyes, relax, and use the power of visualization to gain more awareness about what is ready to be transformed in our lives. Then we'll put pen to paper to honor and release the old story in order to create room for our next chapter.
Day/Time: Sunday, September 21, 1-5 p.m.
Location: SE Portland
Cost: $50
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-654-1200

The Craft of Writing with Alida (a series of four workshops)
These workshops will delve deeper into some of the ingredients of creative writing. No lectures, just exercises designed to allow you to explore the afternoon's topic. Workshops are for all experience levels and will bring out the best in your writing abilities without engaging your inner critic. Sign up for one or more.
Day/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month, September-December, 1-5 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: $50 each; $180 for all four
Contact: ali@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-816-1701.
* September 14—Fiction
* October 12—Character
* November 9—Setting
* December 14—Special Topic

WINTER WRITING RETREAT
The Winter Writing Retreat is December 5-7, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon at the Silver Falls Conference Center in Sublimity, OR, with Emily and Dawn. For more information, contact Dawn at dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com.

Please contact the facilitator if you have any questions about her workshop. You can follow the links or go to www.pdxwomenwriters.com for more details about the facilitators and the workshops. We hope to see you in the fall!